IHR - Volume 17
Editorial by Ian W. Halls
This edition comprises four articles and two notes. The first article from Greece discusses the merits of Satellite…
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Editor in chief: Ian W. Halls
Published: May 2017
Articles in this IHR issue
SATELLITE DERIVED BATHYMETRY (SDB) AND SAFETY OF NAVIGATION.
1. Introduction The possibility to use satellite imagery data to generate bathymetric depths has been investigated since the…
AUTOMATED TOOLS TO IMPROVE THE PING-TO-CHART WORKFLOW
1. Introduction Tedious and monotonous tasks are common in hydrographic data processing and nautical documentation update. If left…
SOUND SPEED MANAGER: An open-source application to manage sound speed profiles
1. Introduction For the last few decades, hydrographic surveyors have adopted a variety of partial, manufacturer-specific, and hand-made…
NAVIGATION SONAR: MORE THAN UNDERWATER RADAR – Realizing the full potential of navigation and obstacle avoidance sonar
1. Introduction The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) was established to support safety of navigation and the protection of…
THE AMENDMENTS TO THE CONVENTION ON THE IHO AND ITS SUPPORTING BASIC DOCUMENTS ENTERED INTO FORCE (8 NOVEMBER 2016)
In 1997, a Strategic Planning Working Group (SPWG) was formed by the 15th International Hydrographic Conference (IHC) with…
COMPLETION OF THE CHARTING COVERAGE OF THE INTERIOR WATER’S COMMERCIAL NAVIGATION ROUTE
Background The Chilean Navy Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service (SHOA) is the official technical and permanent agency of the…